Quantity Surveyor

Borne Resourcing Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based main contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage high-end residential and commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement and cost control, and will take ownership of a £1m project in London. This permanent role requires collaboration with senior surveyors in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying with 2/3 years' experience or 5-6 years' experience without a degree.
• Experience with main contractors delivering high-end residential or commercial fit-out projects.
• Good understanding of procurement, variations, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, subcontractor accounts, and monthly cost reporting.
• Assist Project Surveyors with commercial management across multiple live projects.
• Take full commercial ownership of a £1m project in central London.
• Prepare valuations, variations, and project cost forecasts.

Skills

Procurement management

Cost control

Communication

Team-oriented

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience

5-6 years experience without a degree

Job description

Overview

Assistant QS (Step up) or Quantity Surveyor | Enfield | Perm | Nov 2025. This London-based main contractor, around £14m turnover, delivers high-end residential, commercial, and fit-out projects across London and the South East. They are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team. You will work closely with senior surveyors and the estimating team, taking responsibility for your own £1m-£2m scheme while supporting across other live projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, subcontractor accounts, and monthly cost reporting
• Assist Project Surveyors with commercial management across multiple live projects
• Take full commercial ownership of a £1m project in central London
• Prepare valuations, variations, and project cost forecasts
• Attend regular site visits (approx. 50% office / 50% site-based)
• Work closely with estimating to support upcoming tenders and bids
• Support with cost planning and commercial close-out

What they're looking for

• Ideally degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying with 2/3 years' experience (or 5-6 years' experience without a degree)
• Experience with main contractors delivering high-end residential or commercial fit-out projects
• Good all-round understanding of procurement, variations, and cost control
• Confident communicator, hands-on, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working in a smaller contractor environment with direct access to senior management

The Company

Privately owned, London-based main contractor delivering technically demanding schemes across high-end residential, commercial, and fit-out sectors. Turnover sits around £14 million, with a strong pipeline of repeat business and a collaborative team culture. Recent wins include a £3.5m commercial refurbishment, with several £1m schemes expected to start over the winter period. The company has three experienced Project Surveyors in place; this role will slot in to provide commercial support and take ownership of new upcoming work. Also known as: Intermediate QS, Project QS, Assistant QS (stepping up), Quantity Surveyor.

How to apply

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